Jennifer

...college students in paper writing and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the knowledge as they...

Paige

...is essential, I am able to change my plans when needed, I make sure that each of my students get what they need in order to be succeed as best they can. I am determined. Along with being conscientious, I feel as though I am very aware of the things around me and how they are changing, and how I am a part of the environment around me. I am able to give a child...

Education & Certification

Edinboro University - Bachelors, Early Childhood (Prek-4) and Special Education (PreK-8)

University of Albany - Current Grad Student, Reading and Special Education

Amanda

...a caring, nurturing environment and do my best to ensure that they feel comfortable working with me. I believe learning can be fun and that everyone has the potential to achieve greatness! A large part of my teaching strategy is to learn my students interests, likes and dislikes and to work them into my lessons to maximize their level of understanding of the topic. Experience: Has worked in school/school related settings for 9 years. Certifications:...

Tutoring Subjects

Kimberly

...students. I obtained my dual Masters Degree from SUNY Albany with certification in both special education and literacy. Also, I am a certified elementary education teacher and received by Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Oneonta. I understand the rigor of standardized test and use the student's prior knowledge as a base to build on. I am extremely patient and my goal is to see my student's strive and become self-confident in their learning experience. I...

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Elizabeth

...I was 15 years old. I worked as a camp counselor developing lessons for students in an enrichment program. That was when I truly realized my love of teaching. The enjoyment student's got out of lessons that I developed to meet all of their individual needs made the experience extremely worthwhile. From then on, I began working with students at a variety of levels. I began my college career as an elementary/special education major. I...

Sean

...help others learn how to study effectively and remember information. I have developed a desire to help people achieve their educational goals and succeed in an academic setting. I first began substitute teaching in the 1990s and felt like I was really making an impact on students' motivation to learn. I completed my student teaching in Spanish in 2003 at East Hartford High School (Connecticut). Soon thereafter, I began working for a private company as...

Tutoring Subjects

Dana

...differentiating my teaching to fit the needs of my students. I also love to incorporate multi-sensory and technology based lessons whenever possible. I can effectively recognize growth and progress in my students in order to best understand their needs and strengths. I also enjoy creating engaging and effective lesson in order to target skills my students must master and feel it is important to keep my students accountable for their learning. I am eager to...

Patrick

...began service as an active duty infantry officer in the United States Army. This experience gave me tremendous opportunities to travel, meet new people, and challenge myself in ways that I never before imagined. I am grateful to have returned home and look forward to all that Albany has to offer. My wife and I are avid patrons of the outdoors and we are intent on hiking all 46 of the Adirondack high peaks. We...

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Brent

...Albany with my Master's in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology. Previously I went to the College of Saint Rose where I received my Bachelor's for Childhood Education in May of 2012. I have been employed as a teaching assistant for three years at Watervliet Elementary in a special education setting. In September, I hope to be getting my own classroom where I can finally have a group of my own students to prepare them for...